Rock · 1968 · beginner

Hey Jude

by The Beatles
Key of F beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIV
FCBb
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BPM 100
Key
F
Chords
3
Genre
Rock
Year
1968

Hey Jude Chord Progression Breakdown

Hey Jude (1968) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – IV (F, C, Bb in F).

Analysis

  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (C) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • IV (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

rock1960sclassic-rock

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What is the chord progression for Hey Jude?

Hey Jude by The Beatles uses the chords F, C, Bb in the key of F.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – IV.

What key is Hey Jude in?

Hey Jude by The Beatles is in the key of F.

The primary chords are F, C, Bb.

Is Hey Jude beginner-friendly?

Yes! Hey Jude is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Hey Jude?

Hey Jude is a rock song from 1968.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Hey Jude to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.